Andrew Brownlee, ceo of Solas

Five Degrees of Change

Originally from Scotland, Andrew Brownlee is placing himself at the heart of Ireland’s green transition by helping drive and develop the key skills needed across the economy to deliver on our climate targets.

As chief executive of Solas, the Irish state agency responsible for further education and training, Andrew believes that developing the right skills in the Irish workforce is the key to the energy transition.

For his policy changes, he propose green skills for all, green skills for construction, and green skills for careers.

For his personal changes he discussed walking more and leaving the car at home, and upgrading his energy rating at home.